US Bridges

Bennoch Mill Road over Spirit Creek Trib

Good

Richmond County, Georgia · 8.8 MI E of Hepzibah · Structure no. 000000024550020

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,820
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennoch Mill Road over Spirit Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Bennoch Mill Road over Spirit Creek Trib in Richmond County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,580 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBennoch Mill Road
CrossesSpirit Creek Trib
Location8.8 MI E of Hepzibah
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.30796, -81.944
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2024)
Projected traffic2,580 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bennoch Mill Road over Spirit Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennoch Mill Road over Spirit Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Bennoch Mill Road over Spirit Creek Trib carry?

About 1,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bennoch Mill Road over Spirit Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bennoch Mill Road over Spirit Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.